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Navigating the Energy Market: PJM and Shapiro Administration’s New Agreement

Capacity

In the ever-evolving landscape of energy markets, a significant development has emerged from Pennsylvania. Governor Josh Shapiro and PJM Interconnection have reached a pivotal agreement aimed at protecting consumers from steep electricity price hikes. This agreement is not just a win for Pennsylvania but for the entire PJM region, which spans 13 states and the …

The Future of Energy Supply: What to Expect in 2025

Commercial

We’re taking a closer look at what 2025 holds for businesses that rely on energy suppliers like AEP Energy. The energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and understanding these changes can help you make informed decisions about your energy needs. Let’s dive in. Renewable Energy on the Rise First off, renewable energy is continuing its upward …

PJM Capacity Auction Secures Resources Amid Tightening Supply and Demand

Capacity

3 min read At the end of July, PJM Interconnection successfully conducted its capacity auction for the 2025/2026 Delivery Year, ensuring sufficient resources to meet the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) reliability requirements. This year’s auction saw significantly higher prices across the region, driven by a tighter supply/demand balance due to generator retirements, increased electricity demand, …

5 Key Steps When Building Your Electric School Bus Fleet

Electrification

From an initial pilot program to a complete fleet conversion, following these best practices will ensure a smooth ride on your sustainability journey. (3-minute read) Building an electric school bus fleet involves several critical steps to ensure efficiency, safety, and environmental impact. AEP Energy recently brought together school administrators and transportation directors for thought provoking …

Decarbonization, Your Business, and the Roadmap to Success

Commercial

(2 minute read) Stakeholder demands for sustainability and decarbonization are driving the need for companies to meet emission reduction targets. Are you challenged by how to successfully meet your goals, while also balancing cost and reliability? Building a decarbonization roadmap gives you a step-by-step process to manage roadblocks and meet greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. …

Transmission costs continue to increase, year after year

Transmission

(2 minute read) Transmission Rates Keep Climbing Have you noticed the transmission rate on your energy bill increasing recently? You are not imagining things. In some areas, rates have increased over 75%! Regardless of whether transmission costs are billed by the utility or passed through to you on your retail energy supplier bill, this costly …

Timing Your Energy Contract Decisions – Best Practices to avoid Bad Markets

Cost Management

Smart and savvy energy buyers know that a well thought out energy procurement strategy is critical to realizing long-term cost savings. However, many procurement managers do not dedicate as much rigor to it as necessary. This often leads to them being caught up in challenging energy markets or making uninformed decisions on their purchase, that …

Best Practices in Energy Management: Four Mistakes People Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Energy Management

In this edition of Customer Insights, we’ll discuss some of the most common mistakes organizations make managing their energy spend, and how you can learn to elevate your energy management performance. Four Areas Energy Users Make Mistakes Usage and spend tracking Energy supply contact management Oversimplying Employing piecemeal approaches Usage and Spend Tracking When it …